Brainlab IPO expected to price at 80 euros per share, bookrunner says

Europe's AI "gigafactory" initiative has received 76 proposals following its April 2025 launch, signaling strong industry interest. The program aims to establish large-scale computing facilities for developing homegrown AI models that meet European ethical standards, reducing dependence on foreign technology. Led by EU Tech Chief Margrethe Vestager, this strategy supports Europe's technological sovereignty while fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. The European Commission will evaluate proposals with funding expected by late 2025, and the first facilities potentially operational by 2027. This initiative represents Europe's strategic move to compete with global AI leaders while ensuring development aligned with European values.

Siemens has recruited a top AI expert from Amazon to strengthen its industrial AI capabilities. This strategic hire supplements Siemens' existing partnership with Amazon Bedrock, which allows domain experts to create generative AI applications through the Mendix low-code platform within Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio. The integration enhances security while democratizing AI access across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors. This talent acquisition will accelerate the development of industrial-grade AI solutions through the Xcelerator platform, which combines software, hardware, and services to improve productivity and sustainability. Siemens continues to position itself as a leader in industrial AI, focusing on converting industrial data into actionable insights for customers worldwide.

Brainlab, a German medical technology company, has set its IPO price at 80 euros per share. The announcement was made on June 30, 2025. Prior to the IPO, the company completed a spin-off of its Snke Group to focus on core operations. This public listing comes amid strong investor interest in medtech companies and is expected to strengthen Brainlab's market position, providing resources for future growth and innovation.

Nvidia executives have sold over $1 billion in company stock during a period of significant market growth. CEO Jen-Hsun Huang sold 200,000 shares for approximately $30 million while maintaining over 75 million shares, and EVP Ajay Puri sold 168,195 shares worth $25 million. Most sales were executed through pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plans, suggesting routine transactions for liquidity or diversification rather than governance concerns. Despite the substantial sales, executives retain significant ownership stakes, demonstrating continued commitment to the AI chip giant.